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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1944
Page
8
An army transport plane crashed in fog into Reese's Summit near New Cumberland five miles from the airport. Nine soldiers were killed and eighteen injured, three critically. Army investigators opened an inquiry. destination and identities of those aboard remained withheld pending next of kin notices.
Edgar Clendenin, 2, of Chesapeake, was committed to the county jail on a truck theft charge after a state police arrest by Trooper N. C. Fullmer at Chelyan. Fire alarm at 4:38 a.m. yesterday from a box at Washington and Dutly turned out to be false.
Huntington December 25 Dr Raymond M Sloan chairman of the Cabell county rationing board received a new automobile from anonymous donors as a Christmas gift to replace his old one. Sloan said the car was purchased under GPA and that the names of the donors will be released after the war or rationing ends.
The Associated Press outlines ration adjustments for meat fats and processed foods effective Tuesday with red and blue stamps updated through December 31 and January 1. Gasoline and fuel oil coupons change while Midwest and South heating periods extend. A San Francisco report notes a male jaywalker ignored a lady traffic cop’s whistle until other officers intervened.
Maj. Gen. Merrill praises Marauders for bold outer flank advances in Northern Burma and credits sound American infantry training. He notes cooperation with the 10th Air Force and Chinese forces as vital to success, and recalls his own wartime service from Japan to Burma, stressing officer quality and readiness.
Sunday New Year’s Eve dulls cork pops in many places as laws vary across states. Some cities allow all-night sales, while others prohibit Sunday drinking or dancing. Private clubs may sell alcohol in restricted areas, and resolutions from officials like M. L Kine shape local observances.
Final plans have been completed for a holiday dance on December 29 in the armory from ten to twelve sponsored by Company 1 West Virginia State Guard. Music by Lloyd Neeley’s orchestra. Activities include first aid contests, knot tying and stretcher drill with Boy Scout troops 25 and 29 assisting. Red Cross dressing room to reopen January 7 in Legion hall Pennsylvanian Ave with hours weekly.
Police investigated three thefts in town. Thieves stole 120 pounds of sugar four candy packages and nuts from Pay & Take market on Pennsylvania Avenue, Fayette Stand. and a traveling bag with military clothing from a car. Clifford Bush reported his coat worth 23 dollars stolen at a Sumipers Street eatery.
In a local broadcast of station WEKY TE, John FB Dondero is noted for a chess problem involving blind players using white pieces and square black men. The report mentions the wider side of each piece and a series of related visuals and captions, reflecting a gaming segment within the station’s program lineup.
Marines in the South Pacific face mud and heat while awaiting Christmas packages from home. Stories tell of Pvt Joseph Smith and Sgt Johnnie Brown as examples of how care packages lift spirits, with items like a neck scarf and canned meat causing unexpected reactions amid jungle hardship. The post office crew at FPO San Francisco bears long, weary nights delivering letters and parcels.
A jumble of theater listings and cartoon shorts names including Capiere Prac with Tito Gulzar Virginia Ature and Edward Norton. MGM cartoon end ewe. Gypsy Wildcat TM with Mia da Minster ard. Cueat in the House with Anne Baxter, ielphiellamy, Anne Macdl m and Rutt. Kismet TM with tonalite Cal man and afuerene Dietties. Cirsemtt here From truce with Michael O'Shea. Falee Cole urs with William Wosd. Chin Off the Old Block with Bonetd O'Connor. Three at Kind with Roy Gilbert. Eve of St. Mark with Michael O'Briea and Anne Baxter. Larsie Came Home with Roddy McDowell and Reginald Owen. Three fitcoge comedy Caviere with Charles Noser and Stetd Weisman. Pole saw Khe Leader with the Easy Rice Kids. Sinlem Atergle in Love mars tha O'Duneoil. Three Little Slae with Mary Ler.
Fragmented obituary style verse laments a lost loved one with phrases of memory and love. It includes stray lines about returning to share tones of farewell and a reference to caretaking at a cemetery. The piece blends personal grief with scattered notices and unrelated ads.
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